Property description
For cash buyers only is this exciting opportunity to purchase a granite stone character cottage believed to be originally built in the mid to late 19th Century. The accommodation which is in need of complete modernising, refurbishment and reconstruction due to a Class B Concrete Screening Test on the rear extension, briefly comprises an entrance porch, stunning lounge with exposed stone walls and an inset fireplace with multi fuel burner and kitchen / breakfast room. On the first floor there is two double bedrooms, family bathroom and study / storage area. Ample private driveway parking for a number of cars, well maintained and spacious rear gardens, purpose built timber storage facility / workshop. The property enjoys a delightful rural setting with open countryside.
The property is located in a beautiful, rural position on the edge of Bodmin Moor, within close proximity to Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve with the River Fowey flowing through it in a series of spectacular cascades. The reserve is a long gorge, lined with ancient oak woodlands set in 18 hectares and provides stunning walks. St. Cleer village is just over two miles away and offers the closest point for your every day to day needs, with a farm shop, public house and church. Liskeard being the primary town is 5 miles away offering an array of retail, banking and leisure facilities, with transport links to London Paddington, Plymouth City and Centre and the rest of Cornwall.
Class B Mundic extension to the rear
Character cottage
Period features throughout
Lounge
Kitchen / breakfast room
Two double bedrooms
Family bathroom
Well maintained gardens
Outbuildings
Private parking
| Location | Minions is the highest village in Cornwall and is within easy driving or walking distance for the keen walker and benefits from a popular public house / restaurant, tea rooms and is of historical importance due to the stone circle know as the \"Hurlers\". Siblyback Lake provides family friendly activities for beginners who are keen water sport enthusiasts and offers kayaking, sailing, fishing, windsurfing and cycling, only 1.5 miles distant.
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| Agent's Note | The property has been classified a B under a Concrete Screening Test (Mundic Report) on a rear extension and we would propose or expect the replacement or re-instatement of the double storey. Lapsed planning consent exists under Ref: 04/01251 to consist of a ground floor kitchen / breakfast room and a master bedroom with dressing area and family bathroom to the first floor. Interested parties must make and rely upon their own planning enquiries of Cornwall Council Planning Department. Viewings are by appointment only through Stratton Creber Countrywide estate agents in Liskeard Cornwall on 01579 343561.
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| Porch | Double glazed door into entrance porch with tiled flooring. Open archway into living accommodation. Double glazed windows.
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| Lounge | 20' x 13' (6.1m x 3.96m). Dual double glazed uPVC windows facing the front overlooking the garden. A feature inglenook fireplace with an inset multi fuel wood / coal burner with a slate hearth and clome oven. Lovely exposed stone work throughout, laminate flooring and feature beam ceilings. Access to the kitchen diner.
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| Kitchen Breakfast | Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear overlooking the garden. Tiled flooring, part tiled walls, beam ceiling. Roll top work surfaces, a range of wall and base units, single sink with drainer, integrated, double oven, integrated electric hob, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer. Wooden stable door onto the rear garden.
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| Landing | Access to bedrooms, bathroom, storage / study area and storage into eaves.
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| Bedroom | 13'3\" x 9'7\" (4.04m x 2.92m). Double glazed uPVC window facing the front overlooking fields. Carpeted flooring.
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| Bedroom | 10' x 9'6\" (3.05m x 2.9m). Double glazed uPVC window facing the front overlooking fields. Carpeted flooring.
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| Bathroom | Double glazed uPVC window facing the rear. Heated towel rail, carpeted flooring, part tiled walls. Low level WC, corner bath with shower over, pedestal sink and extractor fan.
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| Exterior | The property is approached by a path to main entrance and a five bar wooden gate to the side. The majority of the gardens are to the rear which is considered to be a generous size consisting of gravelled driveway parking for a number of cars, suitable space for a motor home or boat storage. Laid to level lawn with a variety of mature trees, plants and bushes, chicken coup and steps lead down to a patio area with a stone built pond. The rear enjoys a south westerly facing garden. Additionally there is timber outbuildings / workshop and a separate area being used as a vegetable patch. Backing onto open fields in a private location and enjoys stunning countryside aspects towards the rolling moors with an ever changing scenery. Directly to the rear of the house, there is an historic tight of way for pedestrian use by the adjoining neighbour, which has not been exercised for a number of years. A viewing internally and externally is advised.
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